Top 10 International Destinations That Indians Can Reach Under 5 Hours

Producer: Peuli Bakshi Editor: Mohit Bisht

Bhutan (approx. 2 hours)

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Nepal (approx. 2.5 hours)

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Sri Lanka (approx. 2.5 hours)

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Dubai (approx. 3 hours)

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Maldives (approx. 4 hours)

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Abu Dhabi (approx. 4 hours)

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Thailand (approx. 4.5 hours)

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Vietnam (approx. 4.5 hours)

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Singapore (approx. 5 hours)

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Malaysia (approx. 5 hours)

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